Cost of Living Calculator - Elma, Washington vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 66.4% more expensive than Elma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $499,170 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Elma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in San Diego
than in Elma, Washington
Elma, WA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Elma, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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